Broccoli = Fiber

Hey there puddin' cups! So am I the only one who Pins recipes left and right on Pinterest, but rarely gets around to making them? You have all the intentions of the world to make these amazing mouth watering dishes, yet you just never do. Well, the other day, I pinned this broccoli muffin type thing that I was for sure going to try. I already had all the ingredients and I have been trying to get rid of my bags of broccoli that steam in the bag when you microwave them.  Since I am on a 2 month crack down mission before we go to Mexico, I thought this would be a perfect thing to snack on.

Broccoli Cheese Bites

16 oz. package of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained of liquid (I used fresh steamed broccoli)
1 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese
3 eggs
1 cup of seasoned Italian breadcrumbs

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.With your hands, form small patties and lay on a parchment lined baking sheet. * Side note* I accidentally bought WAX paper and tried to bake these bites on the wax paper. About 2 minutes in the oven, smoke was coming from the oven, & I took them off the wax paper and just plopped them on the actual cookie sheet and they turned out just fine*

Mine Pre Oven

Bake at 375F for 25 minutes, turning the patties after the first 15 minutes.

Let cool and enjoy!

The verdict? Pretty good. I added some onion powder and pepper just because it sounded like it'd be a bit bland, but do whatever blows your skirt up! 

Happy Friday!! Today is my big Stella & Dot Launch show, whoop whoop! Pink Champagne, Caprese salad on skewers, artichoke dip, jewelry? Im there! If any of you dolls are wanting to join in on the fun, grab a glass of your favorite adult bevy and click my link here. It will direct you right to my Trunk Show. You'll be amazed how most of the line is $50 and under. Think about how close Christmas is, ladies! There is something for everyone! 

XOXO

Why Stella & Dot

So if you missed my post from Friday, you will have missed the fact that I announced that I have decided to become a Stella & Dot Stylist.

It was honestly a long time coming. It all started when we bought this house really. Im not going to lie - I KNOW and BELIEVE that as a Stay at Home mom, I save us so much money. I stay home with Troy and if I did go to an actual out of the home job, my job would just be paying for his daycare. On top of that, my cost of gas would be higher, new clothes for the job, etc. Anyways, I've wanted to contribute financially and bring some money in. Our house has an unfinished basement, and the progress is going a little slower than what Nick and I would like it to. So I thought if I did work, it would have to be from home. Sure I have my Personal Trainer Certification, and I have in fact used it on a few friends in the past couple of months, but that was still something I had to have someone either watch Troy or I'd bring Troy and he'd play with their kids.

A couple of months back, I won a giveaway on Lindsay's blog where I was rewarded with a piece of the Stella & Dot jewelry , and that was the first time I actually took the time to browse Stella & Dot's website. I KNEW my girl Emily Maynard rocked it when she was with Brad whats his face, but that's to the extent. So anyways, I was on their website and OH.MY.GAWWWWD girls, this stuff? I mean, there is not 1 piece I don't want. Have you checked it out? Please do. You can click HERE and it'll take you to my site.

Anyways, so I was in contact with the Stella & Dot representative Lindsay was going through to get her readers a free piece of jewelry and we started talking. Turns out I have NO OTHER REPS IN MY AREA - "OOOO really now?" Obviously being a Stay at Home mommy, I know a lot of other stay at home mommies who would LOVE this stuff. Anyways, she told me to think about it, and get back to her.

I talked to Nick about it, and we weighed the pros and cons and left it alone for a few weeks. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago, I went to a charity being held in honor of my friends little boy who has Cerebral Palsy and there was a lady with a Stella & Dot table set up. And it was then and there, I KNEW I wanted to do this. Not only was I hypnotized by all the hot pieces on her display table, but women were swarmed around this table, so it was there I knew there was a market for it. These women loved this jewelry like I did. And if THAT was the case, I knew I'd succeed in this.

So I contacted my original point of contact at Stella & Dot, and it's history ever since and I haven't looked back. I have already booked 3 shows, and my entire month of August is full!

Another perk is for the first 30 days as a Stylist I get 50% OFF, yes FIFTY PERCENT OFF, whatever I want to order on top of the $350 of credit they already give me to start up my collection for my business (averages out to be about 6-7 pieces).

Something else that truly blew me away, and I am going to sound like a saleswoman here for a second, but I can't help it - the hostess rewards! Girls, hostesses make out like bandits! If your guests buy a minimum of $300 of jewelry, you walk away with $45-$75 worth of FREE jewelry PLUS 2 pieces of jewelry at your choice at HALF OFF! If your guests buy more? You get more credit AND the number of pieces at half off.

Well, there you have it! If you go here you can like my Facebook page and HERE to shop

Friday Fav's

Happy Friday/Weekend's Eve ladies!

I hope y'all had a great 4th of July. Pretty low key for our household - we putzzed around our house and I took a cat nap until about 1ish and then we headed down the road to my parents house for some pool fun. Absolutely no pictures - I know, major fail. To suffice, how about a little bit of this guy on his quad

The picture below is hilarious - he was still clueless that you put your feet on the feet rests, so he was lifting them up over the handle bars. Flexible little booger isn't he?

So let's get to Friday Fav's shall we?!

First off, lets start with Stella & Dot - ya know, that amazing company The Bargain Blonde, Lindsay reps....its my FAVORITE accessory line EVER. This week I took the plunge and am now a legit Stylist for THE Stella & Dot and couldn't be happier with my decision *a blog dedicated to this choice coming soon!* I cannot pick a favorite piece, and was first introduced to it on the The Bachelor whenever that freakishly perfect Emily Maynard wore it when she was dating Brad.

She just can't stay away from this stuff. Giving credit, where credit is due - Lindsay was an added factor in me deciding to take the jump with this great company. So, Im taking a page out of her book, and if any of you ladies are looking for funky fun jewelry or jewelry that will never go out of style, check out your favorite stylist site, MOI! Im telling you, that wish list is going to grow fast!

Another Favorite this week - THIS preview for the Real Housewives of OC reunion.

I cannot tell y'all how many times I've hit rewind to watch Andy's face in slo mo again and again. I have a feeling, I am going to have to empty my bladder completely before I see the whole thing when it airs, because I cannot stop laughing. Seriously, am I the only one? Please tell me this is cracking you up as much as me. His true fufu comes out with the reaction.

My dad is another favorite this week! So my dad who NEVER shops unless it's dude stuff or it's Christmas time, decided he wasn't going to use this little sweet thang and gifted his daughter with it. I just don't understand how people can NOT use a Target gift card? I tried (ONCE!) to decline, but he insisted, and girlfraaaands, you aint gotta tell me more than once when it comes to spending free cash at Tar-jay. This may or may not be spent today.

My favorite song that gets my donkey booty shaking?

Happy Friday ladies!